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It's one-on-one out there, man. There ain't no hiding. I can't pass the ball.

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Pete Sampras
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: August 12
Tennis Player
Washington
District of Columbia
Petros Sampras
Peter Sampras
Tennis
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You kind of live and die by the serve.
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My goal one day is to be in the same sentence as Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall.
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Golfers are forever working on mechanics. My tennis swing hasn't changed in 10 years.
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I did it my way, and I have no regrets when I look back on my career that it was just a big focus for me.
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Players aren't quite as intimidated by my name.
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Tennis is seen all around the world if I am home or anywhere in the country, United States, people will stare.
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Anything can happen out there on any court.
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When you struggle winning matches all year and you don't really get into a groove or rhythm, you just can't expect to just come in here and have it click.
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It is nice to walk out on a court to have it packed.
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